Manufacturing · Denver, CO

Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. ranks #36,180 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty72% serious
$9,621
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#36,180
of 99,447 penalized employers

Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. in Denver, CO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,621. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,180 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Interstate Southern Packaging LLC in Greeneville, TN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,625 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
72.0%
of violations were serious
#36,180
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$9,621 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOLVERINE TUBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALON USA, LP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TRIENDA HOLDINGS, L.…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SHEFFIELD PHARMACEUT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25NSK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22COSMAX NBT USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CERTAINTEED CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TOTAL BUILDING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16JAG SPECIALTY FOODS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2PM BEEF HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12DAR PRO SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA NEVADA CHEESE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BENCHMARK FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2C & C FABRICATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MORSE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SPECIALTY FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20BALBOA BOAT YARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PSB INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6Monarch Metal Manufa…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25
Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. sits at penalty rank #16,237 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,621 assessed).

How Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. Compares

Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC.'s 6.25 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-02-19

Last Inspection

2016-03-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,405

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $2,405 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

72.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

28.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$15,955

Current Penalty Amount

$9,621

Penalty Reduction

39.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,334 from the initial assessment of $15,955. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $9,621 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,405 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,621 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 4 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. have?
Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,621.
How many OSHA inspections has Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. had?
Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-19 and the most recent on 2016-03-31. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC.?
Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. has been assessed $9,621 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,955 (a 39.7% reduction).
Does Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. has 18 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. operate in?
Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC. ranks #36,180 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Monarch Metal Manufacturing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,621 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Interstate Southern Packaging LLC in Greeneville, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,625 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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